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Seminars Help Contractors Build Business in Challenging TimesThe Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association will present several thought-provoking sessions on emerging markets and cutting-edge business strategies that increase profits during the Oct. 21-23 annual convention, CONNECT 2009, in New Orleans. The educational programs are geared toward helping p-h-c contractors learn the newest trends and practices essential to building business today and in the future. The latest green practices will be covered during several sessions, including GreenPlumbers® workshops on inspection report services and solar hot water and separate seminars on selling “green” to commercial and residential customers. A timely residential fire sprinkler design and installation seminar will be offered to help contractors evaluate this emerging market, which has been sparked by an International Residential Code requirement for residential fire sprinklers. Expert insight into what the future holds on the economic, political and home comfort fronts will be provided by featured speakers Stuart Varney, business and financial journalist for FOX News, and Richard Trethewey of “This Old House.” A diverse range of seminars will be offered on topics like:
Many other up-and-coming trends and opportunities for new work will be revealed during a Product and Technology Showcase when contractors can learn about new products, technologies and advancements. Manufacturer-sponsored Learning Labs will delve into the latest trends affecting the industry. For example, InSinkErator will present important information about the beneficial impacts of food waste disposers. For more information about CONNECT 2009, visit www.phccweb.org/convention. Sponsors are Bradford White, Federated Insurance, InSinkErator, Noritz, Coburn’s Supply, Reed Manufacturing, Kohler, Gerber, Elkay, Hammond Valve and NIBCO. |
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